Orders, Decorations and Medals

An interesting M.B.E. for services in Japan during the Korean War awarded to Major J.C. Smith, R.E.M.E.

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, M.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; 1939-45 STAR; AFRICA STAR, clasp, 8th Army; ITALY STAR; DEFENCE AND WAR MEDALS; KOREA 1950-53 (Major, M.B.E., R.E.M.E.); U.N. KOREA, mounted as worn, very fine (8)

M.B.E., London Gazette, 5 June 1952. 'In recognition of non-operational services in Japan in connection with operations in Korea.'

Major James Christie Smith, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.Twelve M.B.E's awarded for services in Japan.